Nicki Minaj sparked controversy after reposting Donald Trump's statement on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria.
The hip-hop icon shared Trump's claim that
Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeriaand that
Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.
Minaj added her own thoughts, stating that
No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.
Nigerians criticized Minaj on social media, calling out her support for Trump's remarks.
Author's summary: Nicki Minaj faces backlash for supporting Trump's Nigeria remarks.